Job 34:17 - Revised Version with Apocrypha 1895

¹⁷ Shall even one that hateth right govern? And wilt thou condemn him that is just and mighty?

More versions

King James Version (Oxford) 1769

¹⁷ Shall even he that hateth right govern? And wilt thou condemn him that is most just?

Amplified Bible - Classic Edition

¹⁷ Is it possible that an enemy of right should govern? And will you condemn Him Who is just and mighty?

American Standard Version (1901)

¹⁷ Shall even one that hateth justice govern? And wilt thou condemn him that is righteous and mighty?—

Common English Bible

¹⁷ Will one who hates justice rule; will you condemn the most righteous one?

Catholic Public Domain Version

¹⁷ Is he that does not love judgment able to be corrected? And how can you so greatly condemn him who is just?

Job 34:17 Cross References

Genesis 18:25

That be far from thee to do after this manner, to slay the righteous with the wicked, that so the righteous should be as the wicked; that be far from thee: shall not the Judge of all the earth do right?

2 Samuel 19:21

But Abishai the son of Zeruiah answered and said, Shall not Shimei be put to death for this, because he cursed the LORD'S anointed?

2 Samuel 23:3

The God of Israel said, the Rock of Israel spake to me: One that ruleth over men righteously, that ruleth in the fear of God,

Job 1:22

: In all this Job sinned not, nor charged God with foolishness.

Job 34:16

If now thou hast understanding, hear this: Hearken to the voice of my words.

Job 34:18

Is it fit to say to a king, Thou art vile? Or to nobles, Ye are wicked?

Job 34:30

That the godless man reign not, That there be none to ensnare the people

Job 40:8

Wilt thou even disannul my judgement? Wilt thou condemn me, that thou mayest be justified?

Romans 9:14

What shall we say then? Is there unrighteousness with God? God forbid.